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BYU Law to Host Inaugural Design Thinking Competition, Furthering Commitment to Law, Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

PROVO, Utah, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BYU Law, a global law school focused on leadership and innovation in the legal field, today announced that it will hold the inaugural Design Thinking Competition on Saturday, March 11 at its campus in Provo, Utah. Organized by the school's Law, Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (LITE) Group in conjunction with the LawX legal design lab, the one-day, hackathon-style competition will introduce students to problem solving with design thinking, enable them to showcase their skills, and allow them to connect with peers and experts who share their interest legal industry innovation.

Key Points: 
  • "BYU Law students have really embraced the notion that user centered design and legal technology is poised to play a role in the future of the legal field," said Shawn Nevers, Deputy Director of the BYU Law Library and the faculty advisor for the LITE Club.
  • This year's Design Thinking Competition is open to BYU Law students with plans to expand the competition into an annual event that welcomes competitors from other law schools.
  • Since 2018, BYU Law has participated in the Global Legal Hackathon, the largest legal hackathon in history.
  • The students utilize design thinking to research, ideate, prototype and test a solution in a fast-paced environment.

Curaleaf and Fab 5 Freddy Launch B Noble Cannabis Brand in Florida

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

NEW YORK, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf" or the "Company"), a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, today announced the expansion of its B NOBLE partnership across Florida. Products from the high-quality, Black-owned cannabis brand will be available at Curaleaf's 58 dispensaries across the state.

Key Points: 
  • B NOBLE brings a high-quality, Black-owned cannabis brand to Curaleaf's 58 retail locations in the Sunshine State
    NEW YORK, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf" or the "Company"), a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, today announced the expansion of its B NOBLE partnership across Florida.
  • B NOBLE is a for-profit, cause-based cannabis brand founded by Hip-Hop pioneer, filmmaker, visual artist and cannabis advocate, Fab 5 Freddy.
  • In partnership with Curaleaf's corporate social responsibility program, Rooted in Good, the B NOBLE brand launched in 2021 and became the Company's first large-scale, social equity-focused venture.
  • At launch, B NOBLE will introduce the following strains at Curaleaf dispensaries throughout Florida:
    Lady Madonna (hybrid): A fruity, uplifting combination of well-known strains Gushers and Strawberry Banana.

Global Military Robotic and Autonomous System Market Analysis Report 2023-2033: Market is Proliferated by AI, and its Integration with Military RAS has the Potential to Change Future Warfare

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

The growth in the global military RAS market is proliferated by the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), and its integration with military RAS has the potential to change future warfare.

Key Points: 
  • The growth in the global military RAS market is proliferated by the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), and its integration with military RAS has the potential to change future warfare.
  • The global military RAS market is expected to cater to an increase in global defense expenditure.
  • The favored strategy for the companies has been contracts, enabling them to strengthen their positions in the global military RAS market.
  • Competitive Strategy: The key players in the global military RAS market analyzed and profiled in the study involve military RAS manufacturers.

Green Thumb Industries Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

This financial strength provides for both optionality and durability going forward.”

Key Points: 
  • This financial strength provides for both optionality and durability going forward.”
    Total revenue for the fourth quarter 2022 was $259.3 million, up 6.4% from $243.6 million for the fourth quarter 2021.
  • Gross profit for the fourth quarter 2022 was $124.0 million or 47.8% of revenue compared to $128.6 million or 52.8% of revenue for the fourth quarter 2021.
  • EBITDA for the fourth quarter 2022 was ($19.6 million) or (7.5%) of revenue compared to $75.6 million or 31.0% of revenue for the fourth quarter 2021.
  • Green Thumb will host a conference call on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 5:00 pm ET to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Anti-tank Missile System Global Market 2022: Alarming Increase in Instances of Armed Conflicts, Violence and Terrorism Drives Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

The anti-tank missile system refers to a guided missile intended for obliterating tanks and other vehicles in close battle fighting.

Key Points: 
  • The anti-tank missile system refers to a guided missile intended for obliterating tanks and other vehicles in close battle fighting.
  • The market is primarily being driven by an alarming increase in the instances of armed conflicts, violence and terrorism across the globe.
  • What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global anti-tank missile system market?
  • What is the structure of the global anti-tank missile system market and who are the key players?

LinQuest Completes Acquisition of Capability Analysis & Measurement Organization, LLC

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

LinQuest Corporation , a leader in systems engineering and cutting-edge technology solutions for national security customers, announced the acquisition of Capability Analysis & Measurement Organization, LLC (CAMO).

Key Points: 
  • LinQuest Corporation , a leader in systems engineering and cutting-edge technology solutions for national security customers, announced the acquisition of Capability Analysis & Measurement Organization, LLC (CAMO).
  • CAMO provides U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), its component commands, and other DOD customers with rapid, effective solutions across a range of research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) programs.
  • This acquisition strengthens LinQuest’s capability to quickly deliver integrated and tested systems and solutions to meet the demands of future warfare.
  • “CAMO’s experience, leaders, and subject matter experts design, integrate, test, and rapidly field technologies that are creating new possibilities for ground, air, and space forces,” said Greg Young, President and CEO of LinQuest.

Elden Ring wins Game of the Year from NAVGTR®

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230214005491/en/
    The NAVGTR® Awards honor 57 competitive categories recognizing achievement in animation, art direction, character design, controls, game design, game engineering, musical score, sound effects, writing, and more.
  • Leading all winning games is God of War Ragnarök with a record 17 awards.
  • Elden Ring earned highest honors as Game of the Year.
  • On his third nomination, Bruce Campbell won for Evil Dead: The Game (Ash in Evil Dead: The Game).

Certain DWS Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Although the fund seeks income that is exempt from federal income taxes, a portion of the fund’s distributions may be subject to federal, state and local taxes, including the alternative minimum tax.

Key Points: 
  • Although the fund seeks income that is exempt from federal income taxes, a portion of the fund’s distributions may be subject to federal, state and local taxes, including the alternative minimum tax.
  • Although the fund seeks income that is exempt from federal income taxes, a portion of the fund’s distributions may be subject to federal, state and local taxes, including the alternative minimum tax.
  • Closed-end funds, unlike open-end funds, are not continuously offered.
  • The price of a fund’s shares is determined by a number of factors, several of which are beyond the control of the fund.

The New Germany Fund, Inc. Announces Portfolio Manager Changes

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Monday, January 30, 2023

The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GF) (the “Fund”) announced today that Leon Cappel will replace Valerie Schueler as the Fund’s portfolio manager effective March 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GF) (the “Fund”) announced today that Leon Cappel will replace Valerie Schueler as the Fund’s portfolio manager effective March 1, 2023.
  • Mr. Cappel currently serves as the Fund’s deputy portfolio manager and has been a member of the Fund’s portfolio management team since 2022.
  • In addition, effective March 1, 2023, Alexander Lippert will replace Mr. Cappel as the Fund’s deputy portfolio manager.
  • The New Germany Fund, Inc. is diversified, but primarily focuses its investments in Germany, thereby increasing its vulnerability to developments in that country.

God of War Ragnarök Ties Record with 24 NAVGTR Nominations

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Monday, January 23, 2023

The National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit media organization of 1,207 media voters and 14,528 subscribers, has corrected the tally of video game nominations for God of War Ragnarök.

Key Points: 
  • The National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit media organization of 1,207 media voters and 14,528 subscribers, has corrected the tally of video game nominations for God of War Ragnarök.
  • Previous reporting cited 23 nominations, but the corrected tally is 24 nominations.
  • The game ties The Last of Us Part II, which two years prior (in 2020) had set the same record for most nominations ever.
  • Ironically, it surpassed another God of War game which had set a record for 22 nominations another two years prior (in 2018).